Environmental Public Health Tracking: Topics and Data
The Tracking Program hosts data on more than twenty environmental public health topics.
Select an area of interest below to learn more about the topic.
Take the portal for a test drive and email us at dhstracking@dhs.wisconsin.gov if you have any questions or suggestions for future updates.
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Portal troubleshooting
Users having trouble accessing the portal should skim Portal Troubleshooting, P-01179 (PDF). If that doesn't work, try updating your web browser (for example, Chrome) to the most recent version. If you are still having trouble, please contact dhstracking@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Data topics
Air Emissions
Industries that release emissions into the air above certain levels must report the amount released annually.
Air Quality
Wisconsin Tracking compiles data on air quality measures that have standard levels defined by the federal government.
Alcohol
Public health tracks alcohol-related data to identify areas of need and plan programs and policies to address problems.
Asthma
Wisconsin Tracking provides data and information on asthma.
Birth Defects
Wisconsin Tracking receives data from the Wisconsin Birth Defects Registry.
Birth Outcomes
Birth outcomes refer to how a baby is conceived, carried to term, and delivered. Wisconsin Tracking hosts data on six types of birth outcomes.
Cancer
Wisconsin Tracking hosts data on more than a dozen types of cancer.
Carbon Monoxide
Wisconsin Tracking provides data on carbon monoxide hospital admissions and emergency department visits.
Climate, Heat, Precipitation
Wisconsin Tracking provides heat and heat-related illness data and precipitation and flooding data.
Community Characteristics
Community characteristics can include information about an area's natural features and its human-made features.
Community Design
Community design is all of the human-made physical elements of a community.
COPD
Wisconsin Tracking provides data and information on COPD, a lung disease that causes airflow blockage and breathing-related problems.
Environmental Justice
Exposure to environmental toxins contributes to unequal health outcomes among people of different socioeconomic status and race.
Heart Disease and Stroke
Wisconsin Tracking gathers data about heart attacks and strokes.
Immunizations
Public health professionals track immunization data in order to identify areas of need and plan disease prevention efforts.
Lead Poisoning
Wisconsin Tracking hosts adult lead data and childhood lead poisoning data.
Lyme Disease
Public health professionals track Lyme disease to educate their communities and plan prevention efforts.
Oral Health
Wisconsin Tracking monitors how many cases of particular oral diseases occur in a county over time
Populations and Vulnerabilities
Gathering data on populations and vulnerabilities allows public health professionals to identify high risk groups and plan programs and policies.
Public Water
Wisconsin Tracking has data that can be used to help health professionals and the public understand drinking water issues.
Tobacco
The Tracking data allow public health professionals to monitor trends over time. These data may also help with program planning, policy, and evaluation efforts.
Questions? Can't find what you're looking for? Have feedback? Contact us at dhsdphepht@dhs.wisconsin.gov.